An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, and one in three adults don’t get the recommended amount of shut-eye each night.1 A number of factors can influence sleep quality, and research suggests that how much potassium you eat at dinner time may be one of them.
What the Research Shows
Potassium plays an important role in muscle function, nerve signaling, fluid balance, and cardiovascular health, all of which can indirectly influence sleep quality, said Yi Min Teo, MS, RD, a certified nutrition support clinician at UCI Health. It helps nerves and muscles relax, making it easier to fall asleep.
